News & Discussion: Other Metropolitan Developments

[ghs]

It fell through mate

[skyliner]

Yeah Brick - the new bldg no comparison to what the KWS one was like. The KWS site got as far as the foundation basement being dug out and stopped - financial issues I believe. Nevertheless, I'm quite excited about the top end of Port Rd developing - same basic phenomenon as happened in KWS with the tram extension and modifications - something that aligned with what happened in Portland, Canada.

SA - STATE ON THE MOVE

[rhino]

Yeah Brick - the new bldg no comparison to what the KWS one was like. The KWS site got as far as the foundation basement being dug out and stopped - financial issues I believe. Nevertheless, I'm quite excited about the top end of Port Rd developing - same basic phenomenon as happened in KWS with the tram extension and modifications - something that aligned with what happened in Portland, Canada.

SA - STATE ON THE MOVE

Actually, Portland's in Oregon, USA.

There's another one in Maine, USA, but the one that we keep trying to immitate is the one in Oregon.

Here's abit of trivia for you. Portland Oregon was founded by Francis Pettygrove of Portland, Maine, and Asa Lovejoy of Boston, Masschusettes. They each wanted the new city to be named after their hometowns, so they tossed a coin, and Pettygove won. We could have had two Bostons instead of two Portlands.

[skyliner]

Yeah Brick - the new bldg no comparison to what the KWS one was like. The KWS site got as far as the foundation basement being dug out and stopped - financial issues I believe. Nevertheless, I'm quite excited about the top end of Port Rd developing - same basic phenomenon as happened in KWS with the tram extension and modifications - something that aligned with what happened in Portland, Canada.

SA - STATE ON THE MOVE

Actually, Portland's in Oregon, USA.

There's another one in Maine, USA, but the one that we keep trying to immitate is the one in Oregon.

Here's abit of trivia for you. Portland Oregon was founded by Francis Pettygrove of Portland, Maine, and Asa Lovejoy of Boston, Masschusettes. They each wanted the new city to be named after their hometowns, so they tossed a coin, and Pettygove won. We could have had two Bostons instead of two Portlands.

In reply to the bold - yes Rhino, you're right. How could I have missed THAT - don't answer!

SA - STATE ON THE MOVE

[Wayno]

Anyone know what's being built behind the Stirling Hotel? the heavy duty looking concrete framework is 2 storeys tall at present.

[rogue]

Anyone know what's being built behind the Stirling Hotel? the heavy duty looking concrete framework is 2 storeys tall at present.

New supermarket with half a dozen specialty shops.

[Will]

There was an article in today's Guardian Messenger regarding the proposed redevelopment of the Minda site at Brighton. The most interesting part of the project involves the erection of four 4-6 level apartments for retirees. The profits from the sale of these apartments will go towards building 21st century accomodation to the intellectually disabled residents at Minda.

The Minda board has approved the plans, however as usual there is strong community opposition to the erection of more 'high-rise'' buildings on the foreshore. The selfishness of NIMBY's knows no bounds. Not even the intellectually disabled are spared from their nostalgic wrath.

From the Minda website:

MINDA‘S MASTER PLAN
Following the mid-year Association Meeting held on Tuesday 22 June, the Minda Association has voted and endorsed the Board’s proposed Master Plan for the Brighton site.

The process has been comprehensive, with some additional time required whilst Minda’s service delivery model was re-examined in light of the Board’s commitment to the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

The Board is confident that this is the right model going forward and is committed to ensuring the sustainable future of the Brighton site. Many of the existing facilities on site, including client accommodation, were built over fifty years ago and are outdated for the provision of high quality care. The Master Plan allows for the delivery of new purpose built housing and facilities of the highest standards.

Currently, only 11 per cent of the 28 hectare site has been built on. The proposed plan will only increase the area of land built on to 14 per cent, which we believe adequately retains extensive open space at the site.

At the heart of the plan is Minda’s commitment to providing the best possible accommodation, care and support to the 1,500 individuals with an intellectual disability who are reliant on Minda for their ongoing quality of life.

It must be reiterated that the endorsed Master Plan is a high level plan only and the Board now looks forward to developing a more detailed plan. During the development of these plans, the Board will be mindful of the input provided throughout the consultation phase.
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DESIRED OUTCOMES
The Board of Minda has a number of desired outcomes.

These include:

The Brighton site will remain the property of Minda.
The village-like atmosphere will be maintained.
Minda clients will have a choice of accommodation options.
The administrative functions will remain at Brighton.



SAND DUNES
The sand dunes are a protected site and will not be affected.

DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSING
The accommodation at Brighton needs replacing.

The Master Plan proposes the development of three small villages or nodes, consisting of approximately 50 houses. Each house would accommodate two to five people and have its own kitchen, laundry and backyard.

The village-like environment will replicate the appeal of a suburban street.
Residents will have access to parks, recreational facilities and open space.

COMMERCIAL PRECINCT
Similarly, the Master Plan proposes the construction of a commercial building of up to 1000 m2, possibly as consultation rooms and suites.

These could be available for lease by allied health professionals who could provide services to Minda and the wider community and provide another source of income.

This precinct would include an outlet from which Minda could sell products and artworks made at the Brighton site.

MINDA CORE OPERATIONS
Minda’s core operations would be retained at the Brighton site with the heritage-listed Hayward, Verco and Rogerson Buildings housing the majority of Minda’s administrative functions. Two new buildings would be constructed adjacent to the aquatic centre to provide day options services.

The Master Plan retains signifcant green space around the core operations area to allow for further expansion of day options or other similar activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY HUB
An environmental sustainability hub is proposed to showcase environmental initiatives at a household level, including power generation, water capture and re-use.

Brighton House would be retained as the central point for the hub which could incorporate an Environmental Training Centre and work in conjunction with Minda’s Registered Training Organisation, the South Australian Learning Centre, to provide formal environmental and horticultural training and certificates.

STORM WATER DETENTION BASIN
Detailed site elevation maps show that the Brighton site has a natural low point, which acts as a water catchment area. A storm water detention basin is proposed to capture this water and return it to the aquifer for later use.

This storm water detention basin would also form part of Minda’s environmental hub.

JACK FOX OVAL
The Jack Fox Oval will be retained as a recreational sporting oval.

MINDA NURSERY
The Master Plan proposes the relocation of Minda’s nursery operations from Blackwood to an area near Repton Road.

The nursery would add to the existing Envirocare and maintenance functions already located on site and work in conjunction with the environmental sustainability hub.
The nursery would also ensure open space was maintained to provide a village-like environment.

RETIREMENT VILLAGE
A small retirement village is proposed for Minda’s north eastern boundary on
King George Avenue.

The village will comprise around 50 dwellings, all of which could be under
Minda ownership.

This will provide a long-term sustainable source of income that would offset some of the costs associated with rebuilding accommodation at Brighton.

RETIREMENT APARTMENTS
Four retirement apartment buildings are proposed for the Esplanade end of
the campus. These multi-level apartments will be managed under the Retirement Village Act. They will generate most of the funds needed to develop new buildings required for those who will be living at Brighton.

The apartments will be set back from the protected dune areas and will have minimal impact on the surrounding community. Beach access will be maintained from the Brighton site.

[AtD]

I like how the environmental sustainability hub is 1/3 car park. Made me smile.

[AG]

I like how the environmental sustainability hub is 1/3 car park. Made me smile.

Well, it is only part of a preliminary plan, I hope. The word "sustainable" gets thrown around way too much.

[skyliner]

I like how the environmental sustainability hub is 1/3 car park. Made me smile.

Well, it is only part of a preliminary plan, I hope. The word "sustainable" gets thrown around way too much.

In answer to the bold - I agree - like many other words - eg 'clearly' for obviously, 'underpin' for undergirding etcetc Shows you are in 'contact' with impt issues. Half the battle is in the language - though I will use alternative words instead just to break the fashion. The more such words used the less impact seems to be there.

Re Minda - looks a good development. What are the nimby's upset about this time?

SA - STATE ON THE MOVE

[iTouch]

why don't they change their companies name? Minda is such an insult these days

[crawf]

New Cavan youth centre repalces 'hellhole'
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/sout ... 5901824167


CONSTRUCTION of a new Youth Training Centre at Cavan is scheduled to start before the end of the year.

Detailed plans for the $67 million facility to be built on a 7.7ha greenfields site on Goldsborough Rd were approved by the government on Monday.

The new facility will replace the controversial Magill Training Centre, which has been condemned as a "living children's rights hellhole" by a UN Youth Representative and by Social Inclusion Commissioner Monsignor David Cappo.

The Cavan Youth Training Centre will feature five 12-bed accommodation blocks, which have been designed so they can be reconfigured as 10 six-bed blocks, and separate large educational buildings.

The government says the design will allow children to leave their accommodation for education and training, and also provide for the separation of those sentenced from those on remand and younger children from older children.

The Department for Families and Communities purchased the land at Cavan in 1993.

In 2006, Cabinet approved the development of a 90-bed Youth Training Centre on the site as part of a Public Private Partnership project with Department for Correctional Services prisons and Department of Health forensic mental health centre facilities.

The project was dumped from 2009/2010 State Budget because of the global financial crisis but in September last year Premier Mike Rann announced the sale of 15ha of government land at Oakden would fund the new Cavan centre.

The project design plans will be presented to Parliament's Public Works Committee on September 1.

[iTouch]

it's rather sad to see some of the ignorant comments to this. Adelaidenow seems to be full of child bashers

[monotonehell]

it's rather sad to see some of the ignorant comments to this. Adelaidenow seems to be full of child bashers

Write 1000 times: "I must not read the comments on Adelaide Now, it will break my brain." And then see me after class.

[iTouch]

it's rather sad to see some of the ignorant comments to this. Adelaidenow seems to be full of child bashers

Write 1000 times: "I must not read the comments on Adelaide Now, it will break my brain." And then see me after class.

Yes sir